# Steel-Capped Skull Shoes Skull-Embellished Metal Toecap Flats Add Style and Edge By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-embellished-metal-toecap-flats References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/240757141529435001/Skull-Embellished-Metal-Toecap-Flats-by-Oasap) & [oasap](http://www.oasap.com/flats/20222-skull-embellished-metal-toecap-flats.html) For a fun preppy shoe that still expresses your edgy style, check out the Skull Embellished Metal Toecap Flats from Oasap. These shoes come in the classic smoking shoe shape, giving them a sophisticated style that helps to dress up an outfit. The bright colors that they come in, including orange, pink, red and blue take away all the fussiness of a preppy shoe, making them the perfect solution for adding a pop of color to your outfit. With cool [metal detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1) including the 3D skull embellishment and metal-capped toes, the shoes have an [edgy vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule) that gives the shoes an added element of style and personality. These versatile Skull Embellished Metal Toecap Flats would look as great with a pair of jeans as they would with a pair of slacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Preppy-edgy Shoes:** Combining preppy shape with edgy details for versatile appeal - **Metal Detailing:** Incorporating metal accents like skulls for added style and personality - **Colorful Classics:** Offering bright and bold colors to update classic shoe styles ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity to offer unique shoe designs that bridge different style preferences - **Accessories Manufacturing:** Incorporating metal accents into a variety of products for added edge and trendiness - **Personal Styling Services:** Using unconventional shoes to add personality and flair to a wide range of outfits ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Tasselled Chain Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-pop-mart-skullpanda.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1.md) - [Chic Perforated Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md)